TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated October 2024

"Every trip has one of those special stand-out meals. This was one of them. The food was spectacular. Fresh caught lobster and mussels served simply..."

Jackie Zbuska

Emily Wagner

"Good breakfast, cute place. Many of their breakfast dishes come on biscuits or served with biscuits. Our table didn’t love them. They seemed really..."

Jennifer Dickhoff

"Love the unique options on the menu. Lox and bagel special was superb. Eggs benedict on homemade biscuit was outstanding. Watch out for the bees..."

Corrine Medolo

"Did not stay at the Inn, we went for breakfast. If there was a wait I'd say skip it. I didn't enjoy my breakfast at all, it was cold. All of it. I..."

Emily D

"Stopped in here to check this place out yesterday and the food and service were so great we had to return today! Once again the food was delicious..."

Tracy Searles

"A very cool place with great home-style food. We had breakfast and it was 5 Star. It's in a former home, and they've done a great job of keeping the..."

Don Moore

"We came here after doing caddilac mountain because we had our pup And they were dog friendly outside. Nice pretty large patio area surrounded by lots..."

Carleton Landry

"The food was good. The pancakes were fluffy but had a very eggy taste. Being a vegetarian I could not eat it because of the taste. But otherwise it..."

Vrushali Kharbas

"Really great place to eat. My girlfriend and I went here for lunch while visiting Acadia National Park. The service was nice, very friendly to us and..."

Joe Dubner

"Excellent breakfast place! Biscuits with the strawberry butter were so soft, crunchy, and flakey all at once! Such a delicate balance. My wife had..."

Sam Bostrom

The Travelin Lobster

87/100 (2211 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

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"I had a fantastic dining experience at The Travelin’ Lobster! The food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable. We opted for the sampler,..."

Mtn Offgrid

"We came here twice during our trip. Simply the best whole lobster around! No frills, reasonable market pricing (changes daily). Fisherman run and..."

Rebecca Ho

"My wife and I had this place on our list while visiting Maine solely for the Sampler Lobster Rolls. I was surprised when I arrived as to how long the..."

Jason Harris

"Really good hot lobster roll! I had the large hot lobster roll and had so much lobster that it wouldn't fit on the roll, so I just ate it out of the..."

Cody Vance

"Stopped at the Travelin' Lobster on our way into Bar Harbor and it was so good! The hot roll was a little expensive but it was expected and the..."

Christopher Wylie

"Waited over a half hour both times I visited during my trip to Acadia but it was well worth it. The crab melt is the best thing I’ve eaten in a..."

Kate M

"15 minutes outside Bar Harbor is this little gem of a lobster joint. Nothing fancy just perfectly cooked lobster, steamers or local fresh shucked..."

Michael C

"Bend me over, slap my a**, and call me Sally! That was one of the most delectable meals I’ve had in a very very long time, and definitely the best..."

Daniel Majkut

"Great atmosphere and food. Had a hot roll, pretzel sticks, crab claws and a couple of drinks. It was $128 with tip for my girlfriend and I. Was very..."

Matt Schabo

"Stumbled upon this lobster stand post a hike…what a wonderful surprise! Super cute stand with a side bar with barstools and picnic tables. Several..."

Erica Young

The Terrace Grille

Fish Tacos with a Pesto Salad

Blueberry Salad with Haddock

Ribs

Chef's Charcuterie Board Of

Crab

Local Baby Lettuce with Grilled Chicken

Taste of Maine Seafood Platrer

Ice Cream

Clams

Sandwiches

Maine Coast Mussels & Clams

Local Baby Lettuce with Chilled Lobster

Cakes

Porcupine Island Punch

Pesto

New England Clam Chowder

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Me and 3 of my coworkers dined here late in the afternoon. We were drawn to the high review ratings and the fact that it is located on the water. The..."

Cara Hultstrand

"Someone told us this place had the best lobster roll! We happened to be staying here so we thought mine as well try it! It did not disappoint!! The..."

Grace Li

"I would recommend checking out the terrace grill in bar harbor on a warm night! The view is incredible and it’s a great place to sit for dinner...."

Michele Shaw

"Terrace Grille has a really nice setting on the water. There isn't a bad seat on the patio to enjoy the boats and sunset. We had quite a few food..."

Annie C

"Not sure why this isn't rated higher. Amazing views, beautiful patio, and our food was delish! I regretted not getting the seafood grits that my..."

Meg Pill

"Always recommend having at least one sunset dinner at the Terrace Grille! Always a memorable evening on my trips to Bar Harbor. Great service here..."

Blair Woerfel

"I have to amend my review from previous years. We have been coming to Bar Harbor for 3 years now and the Terrace Grille is one of our favorites. The..."

Ethan Crain

"It was a busy Monday after lunch but our server, Kim, was just awesome! We were impressed with her service despite the busy afternoon. The food did..."

Ella Gee

"We had a wonderful mid-afternoon lunch at the Terrace Grille. Perfect setting, great service and really delicious food. The Lobster Cobb salad was..."

Alison C918

"We had an absolutely great lobster bake dinner here overlooking the harbor, and watched an amazing sunset! The lobster bake dinner included clam..."

Mark Pitts

"We had a great view, wonderful meal and fastastic service. Our expectations were exceeded when they told us it would be a 35 minute wait for a table..."

Jennifer Kelly

"I had a wonderful time here for lunch with my husband and 9 month old baby! The service was great and kid friendly. The views were immaculate, just..."

Shanta Singh

"Perfectly blended salad with high quality ingredients that you can taste matched with delicious cocktails, and did I mention the view? The haddock..."

Ali Abedi

"Great location! While waiting there were several people walking out raving about how fabulous their lunch was. I'm happy for them haha. The..."

Tia Pirkl

"Stooped for lunch on our Lobster fest day. Kim and I shared a Lobster Roll and a bowl of Lobster Bisque. At the recommendation of our server we had..."

Robert & Kimberly Yarnall

"Absolutely loved everything we ordered. The lobster was..."

Kathy Maish

"Perfect just perfect. Accommodating us with our pup Scout ! The lobster 🦞 was phenomenal, mussels and clams and chowder was great, Blueberry pie..."

Anastacia Hunter

"My husband and I just had one of the best meals ever! We went early to avoid the crowds and got to sit with the best view by the water. We started..."

Melinda Oyler

"Everything was awesome! Million dollar views, food was top notch and our server, KIM, was..."

Tracy Bazon

Choco-latte Cafe

87/100 (1350 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

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Wheelchair Accessible

"The black bean wrap was quite literally one of the best burritos I've ever had. No hyperbole. Also tried the blueberry scones, blueberry lemonade,..."

A B

"Overall: Loved it and would definitely like to come back. Be adventurous and try one of their unique coffee flavors. Pros: - they have some really..."

Katie Knobloch

"I got Mexican hot chocolate. It was absolutely delicious after a long day walking through the cold wet streets of ba haba. Would recommend (and I..."

James Gremminger

"Very nice coffee shop! Only one in the city opened on Black Friday ehe! I recommend the veggie burrito and the mocha! Calm..."

Bérénice Renard

"Great coffee place…wifi…breakfast sandwiches are in high demand. The chocolate-latte is great. Coffee and chocolate syrup with several..."

Michael Cloin

"Their choco-latte is a must try drink, the coffee taste can be a little bit stronger, but cocoa, cinnamon is on point. Staffs are..."

Hubert Fung

"Such a great little place. We had a fresh bagel, coffee and mocha. It was all wonderful. Recommend checking this place out for..."

sarah p

"Terrific place in the off-season to get a quick but delicious breakfast in a warm and bustling environment. Avocado toast was delicious as was a..."

Jillian Barral

"Really good hot chocolate! It was a bit on the warm side (instead of hot) but the taste was great. I also ordered a London fog and it was okay. I..."

Laura Arevalo

"This is hands-down, one of the best places to get coffee in Bar Harbor. They offer a wide variety of coffee and specialty espresso drinks that will..."

Josh P

"We loved sitting outside in the shade with our morning beverages. We liked it so much, we ordered another round of different drinks. The baristas..."

Barbara V.

"Really enjoyed this breakfast spot! We came here just after leaving sunrise at Cadillac Mountain- so glad it was open pretty early! Everything bagel..."

Shaylie

"Great coffee, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They served very good espresso beverages here, which was not easy to find on Bar..."

David

"We cannot recommend this place highly enough! We stopped in while visiting from Delaware. The bagel sandwiches, avocado toast, and the Chocolatte..."

Brett Skipper

"I enjoyed having my hotel near this place during my recent trip to Bar Harbor. While I wish the breakfast food was served all day, overall I had a..."

Steph

"Pumpkin Spiced Latte was nice. Also liked the Mandalorian art work whilst we were in the..."

Steve Rogers

"I have been here several times and WOW the coffee is so good! Definitely recommend their lattes. It’s so cute on the inside and there are plenty of..."

Gretchen Trumble

"This coffee/breakfast location was the only game in town since most is closed for the season already. That being said, even if everything was open,..."

Cherri Glidden

Stewman's Downtown Lobster Pound

86/100 (5858 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere and service. Our server Bart was personable and very attentive. The clam chowder was very good. The seafood dip was nothing to write..."

Samantha Glanzmann

"Are outside on the upper deck. Lots of seafood too choose from and we decided on the app that included lobster Claws, crab claws,shrimp and oysters...."

Karen Lee

"We grabbed lunch recently after returning from a whale watching tour. I knew it would be more expensive due to it's location, but it was only a few..."

Nathanael Litter

"We got the seafood dip as an appetizer, and it came out of the kitchen so fast, probably the quickest I've ever gotten an appetizer. And the dip was..."

Desiree Rand

"Food, service, and atmosphere are all completely on point. Absolutely gorgeous location. Super friendly staff, and top-notch quality food. Food and..."

Cory Sheen

"The most amazing lobster/Crab Cake, and the lobster bisque was a little taste of heaven... fried scallops, haddock, clams, and shrimp is what to..."

Eric Navarre

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Stewman's Lobster Pound, and I must say, it was an extraordinary experience that left me wanting more! From..."

Levani S

"We had out first whole lobster here. I've always been intimidated to try it, but the servers are very nice and helpful. They walk you through..."

Daniel Perry

"The quintessential lobster shack experience. The chips were stale, wouldn’t recommend the fish dip. Our waiter was rude about sending them back and..."

Benjamin Hack

"The food was really pricey but very tasty. My friend got a lobster roll, which he said was absolutely delicious. I had a grilled chicken cabana..."

Alex

Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant

86/100 (3772 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We visited Bar Harbor for a long weekend and on this particular day spent the whole day visiting Acadia. We were a bit tired but definitely STARVING..."

A S

"We went to town late while there were many places still open they didn't have the menu items we were looking for, many days in Bar Harbor had..."

CryptoMom G

"This restaurant is traditionally Irish from the name, atmosphere, and the selection of Stout. Where it differs though is the implementation of local..."

greezy_goblin

"Excellent food, I was surprised. No offense, but I was expecting Irish Pub food. That was not the case. Best Fish Tacos I've ever had. Lobster n Crab..."

Isaiah

"We had dinner at Paddy’s on a beautiful August night and sat outside right on the water. The view was great and the food was delicious. We..."

Susan Corr

"This was the first time going to Paddy's after years of coming to Bar Harbor. The food, atmosphere and service were awesome. The fish tacos were some..."

Ethan Crain

"I hit up the bar and had a Guinness on tap. Which was delicious. Also ordered a giant pretzel, which was huge and tasted great! Came with cheese and..."

Tyler Miller

"We ate out a lot on our trip and I have to say Paddy's takes the cake for best experience we had overall. Our server whom I wish I remembered his..."

noelle gosselin

"Elegant, Great Service, Irish Potatoes a must for breakfast. Coffee to go , views over the harbor, patio & table cloth Inside. We loved this spot for..."

A Partner LLC

"My recent visit this is Irish restaurant was a pleasant culinary journey. I decided to try the fish dish, and it was an excellent choice. The fish..."

Samiran Mondal

"A great option for a later dinner in Bar Harbor, as many restaurants close between 8-9pm. While technically an Irish spot, they do have a variety of..."

Kristine S

"Incredible dining experience. From the service to the food everything was incredible! We had an incredible view of the harbor from where we sat. I..."

Stephanie Marie

"One of the best places I’ve dined at in Bar Harbor! I ordered the pub dip sandwich and it was SO flavorful! Even the pickles and coleslaw were..."

Sarah Walsh

"I've always seen this place every time I come to Maine, but it's always super crowded. Came for a late lunch so my family was able to get good..."

Monica Lee

"We had a party of 7. We were seated immediately. (This was after 7p. We had just got back from whale watching andeveryone was hungry.) Rebecca ..."

P Beatty

"Guinness on tap!!! Biggest, wonderful pretzel! Mustard n Cheese for it great! Very friendly staff. Decor classic, really nice pub. Loved it! Highly..."

Dave McGowan

"We ordered cocktails and food (Lobster, fish taco, lobster roll, chicken wings, veg burger and nachos). Fish taco and their onion rings are amazing...."

siddanth rai

"If you dine in, ask for Grant. Great service, great accent. The food was really good and the truffle fries were especially tasty. There is a nice..."

Amanda Linh

Side Street Cafe

85/100 (9563 ratings)

Blueberry Pie a La Mode

Seafood Mac and Cheese

Tapas

Pasta

BLT

Lobster and Corn on the Cob

Lobster Roll with New England Clam Chowder

Haddock

Wings

Cobb Salad

Blueberry Basil Margarita

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Crab

Pork

Burger

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

"After a long day of hiking at Acadia National Park, we found this wonderful spot to unwind and relax. It had come highly recommended, and we decided..."

Anirudh Pillai

"I took my family to Side Street Cafe in Bar Harbor. We had an awesome time there. This place is great for kids. They gave my girls Play-Doh to play..."

David Dixon

"Excellent and quick service. The waitress even mentioned the price of the specials. I got the chicken caprese salad and substituted it with shrimp..."

Rebecca Ho

"This was our first time here. Bar Harbor was a hopping place and we did the online wait list, started at #44 and our wait ended up being 40 minutes...."

Robert Arsenault

"Great spot for dinner and drinks. The lobsters rolls are full of luscious meat and served chilled. Their margaritas are good and they offer a..."

Michael Uhler

"We got the sweet potatoes fries which were hot, crispy and salted well, although cut way too small. The honey mustard served with the fries was..."

Brittany Blazey

"Had my 1st Lobster roll here and I got hooked (fisherman humor). What a great find. Do yourself a favor and get off the main drag and go to the Side..."

PCO O

"This was our first bite of food during our 2-day stop in Bay Harbor, and it was really good overall. Minor quibbles include a slightly under-seasoned..."

Richard Hammer

"WOW! 🤩 This is the #1 BEST LOBSTER ROLL in Bar Harbor …so we HAD to try it! It did not disappoint!!!! It was SOOOOO GOOD!!! Anton, our server..."

Ashley Peeples

"Their lobster rolls are the best. All the sides we tried were okay not great. Mac and cheese was a bit tasteless but salt and pepper helped. And the..."

J Hunter

"I tried Side Street on the suggestion of the crew working at Acadia GEMS. Best choice for a quick dinner after a day of hiking! I enjoyed it so..."

Amy Penokie

Jane Ma Nolan

"We loved blueberry infused lemonade. My shrimp taco was flavorful, shrimp was juicy and delicious. My husband loved his haddock sandwich. As so..."

Xinyi Xu

"Extremely cute and allergy friendly restaurant! If you love margaritas, they have amazing ones including blueberry! My personal favorite thing here..."

Shelby Swanger

"Awesome happy hour and dog-friendly restaurant! We come here every time we visit Bar Harbor and LOVE their lobster dishes. The margaritas are famous..."

Sarah Crawford

"Probably one of the best places to eat in Bar Harbor. Food was so good we went for lunch and dinner to try out more items from the menu. Drinks were..."

Sudhesh Nayak

"We love this lovely cafe in Bar Habor. The bartender is very nice and friendly. Nice ambiance. Food is good, we really appreciate their hot blueberry..."

Lananh Vu

"Price- moderate/high ($20-30 per plate) Quality - 4/5 Atmosphere - 4/5 (modern) This place was nice and had outdoor seating. Friendly waitress and..."

Jesse Hoffman

"My parents and I just got into town after a long day of flying and driving and came here for dinner. The food was amazing but I especially loved the..."

Sadie Calhoun

Havana

84/100 (2783 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"We spent 5 days in Bar Harbor and loved Havana so much we went here for dinner twice. The Paella was excellent, the Solomillo and Grilled Peach..."

Thomas Wensil

"Wow! This is an incredible restaurant and all around was such a nice dinner experience. I wrote on the reservation that we were celebrating a..."

Michele Shaw

"If you are visiting Bar Harbor you HAVE to eat at Havana. My husband and I always make sure to get a reservation before our trip as they are always..."

Faith Goddard

"Best meal I have had all vacation and in quite a long time. Everything I had (Buratta salad and mixed grill) was prepared perfectly and tasted..."

Mark Kasper

"This place is a must when visiting Bar Harbor. It was by far our favorite meal during our stay. The food is fresh and imaginative. It is all organic..."

Corinne Garcia

"Great atmosphere. Outstanding food. The farm salad was Cobb salad’s hotter cousin. I scraped every plate I was served. The dessert menu was very..."

Zack Ellis

"Wonderful imaginative food in a beautiful setting. Make certain you schedule reservations as this location is extremely popular with both locals and..."

Jimmy Casey

"Five stars.....we have been here a few times and this restaurant never dissapoints. Great atmosphere, great service and the food is excellent. I..."

William Hapeman

"Amazing dinner, top 5 favorite stops on our trip. Excellent alcohol / cocktail / wine list to start off, they went the extra mile to give us a card..."

Ty

"Visited Havana (on the right side) and was thoroughly impressed! Staff were outstanding, service was swift, and the food, especially fresh oysters,..."

Mariya Doncheva - Real Estate Agent

Blaze

84/100 (3103 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"We came here for a light lunch and were lucky to not have to wait for a table. The service was very friendly and food come out quickly. My husband..."

Simone Torkington

"Popped in for a quick bite yesterday and a few drinks. Our Server Sam was awesome. We got a fig and ricotta pizza...goes great with one of their..."

Mark Gabriel

"The service was great. We had the bartender as our waiter, very attentive. We sat outside to listen to the acoustic concert next door. Nice outdoor..."

Ashley Cunningham

"bartenders were amazing! went twice in one night. the first time we went we had pork belly lollipops and a lobster pizza(don’t recall the exact..."

Nicollette Moratori

"Food was great!! My boyfriend got the Fig and Ricotta pizza and at first I was like “ewww weird combo” BUT it was so delightful. All the flavours..."

Lebone M.

"BEST MEALS we've had all week in Bar Harbor! We ate lunch and dinner here today and loved every bite. Great flavors! The seasoning was perfect. ..."

Don & Cyndi Shurts

"The food was great. The service was great. The beer was great. We ate outside and enjoyed the live music. We were surprised by an Admin Fee added to..."

Peter Stubler

"This Restuarant is amazing !! Bummer they open at 4pm but understandable.. worth the wait. We had the blaze burger , the bleu cheese burger ,..."

Jacqueline Aguilar

"Went there after a long hike day to get some protein fix. We devoured the 1lb wings in record time! The wings here are really good and must have even..."

Samreena A

"We have eaten here many times. Haven't had a bad meal yet! The Pork Belly Lollipops and French Fries are my favorite. So good! They also have a..."

DT Redecker

"We had a great time there. Casey and his staff do an excellent job. We ate there 3 times last week. The grilled lobster is the..."

Charles Landrum

"I can’t even begin to express how great of an experience we had here. With it being early February everywhere closes for the season and Blaze is..."

Katie Ocker

"Casey was awesome! The food is incredible, fun place. Second time we had the pork lollipops, and I think it was even better than the first time we..."

Cory Patton (cory)

"Servers were friendly, but the pace of service was very slow. 5+ min to order a drink. 10+ min to receive it. 35 min for apps to come out and 55 for..."

Peter Beuth

"We ate at a lot of places on our 6 day visit to Bar Harbor, and this place took 1st place for us. Everything we had was absolutely amazing! We..."

Deb Clif

"Good lunch spot. Pizza was a bit burnt on the bottom on like 1/2 of it. But it was still tasty. Lobster roll was delicious. We had someone..."

RobertsMom NC

"Good lunch spot with great food. Recommend stopping by if you’re looking for the place to eat at. We got the Hawaiian pizza with the blueberry..."

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